Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia, 2006 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition [Paperback]

Steven M. Green (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1882742427 | ISBN-13: 978-1882742424 | Edition: 20

Loma Linda University, California. Annual shirt-pocket reference provides access to drugs arranged by clinical classes, including trade names, dosage recommendations, and more. Features DEA controlled substances, safety precautions, Canadian trade names, and the relative cost per month of short-term and maintenance therapy. Softcover. Pocket-sized edition also available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tarascon Pub; 20 edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882742427
• ISBN-13: 978-1882742424
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,004,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An MD Must, May 16, 2003

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destiny morna "destiny21" (louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2003 Classic Shirt Pocket Edition (Paperback)

This is a handy pocket sized drug reference book that i was introduced to first as a 3rd year medical student and I still use today (3 years into private practice). I refer to it often and it is updated yearly with the latest drugs and a new section on herbal products.

Plus it is small enough to keep in your coat pocket and packed full of useful information including drug dosing, pregnancy category, routes of metabolism and relative cost.

This book is a must purchase for those already in clinical practice and for students and residents.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference for modern medical care, February 12, 2007

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Michael J. Wood "Flight Surgeon" (Kaneohe, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia, 2007 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition (Paperback)

I've been buying these little books every year for nearly 15 years now. As a practicing physician, it is one of two essential books I use every day (the other one being the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy). In fact, this year I ordered three copies, so I could keep the physicians I practice with from stealing my copy! Simply put, more drugs come out on the market every day, and relying on my memory to recall the correct doses for every indication...well, I'd be foolish to think I was that infallible. I have used other guides in the past, but I keep coming back to this one. Drugs are grouped by medical specialty, then by class. Each drug also includes information on metabolism and excretion, safety in pregnancy, safety in lactation, a symbol to flag if it is a DEA controlled substance, relative cost per month or per course of treatment, other names of the drug, and typical treatment regimens. I highly recommend it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Standard Drug Reference, June 1, 2001

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Daniel (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia : 2001 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition (Paperback)

Tarascon's pocket pharmacopeia covers practically all important drugs doctors frequently use. The major strength is its handy size and focussed approach. This pocket book is a must for every clinician.